Stratford High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Stratford, OK)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1978 volume:

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(5) Andy Field and Curtis Elmore enjoy Christmas dinner in the lunchroom. (6) Robert Garner, Tammy James, Robby Lunsford, Lynne Free- man, Rusty Tucker, Royceann Smith, and Keith Bittle take time out of their busy day to play on the old slide on the playground. (7) Arlene Postoak and Kathy Maxey stood beside Mrs. Snowman in the snow. (8) Lonnie Baker jumped for joy. He finally realized he was a Senior! School days at Stratford High weren’t just get up, go to school, come home. Many other activities made our days moments to remember. (1) The Bulldogs warm up for a game. (2) A penny for your thoughts, Marie Stevens. (3) Babysitting didn’t stop Jerri Winn from coming to Spirit Day. (4) The Annual Hanging of the Green is a highlight of Stratford High. Top, to r: Vicci Willis, Ginger Field, Carla Dudley, Keith Ballard, Kim Henagar, Pam Trent, Lynne Freeman. Below, to r: John Tyler, Bobby Williams, Clifton Long. (5) There is something sentimental about the old yellow school bus we all rode. Top, to r: Jimmy Patton, Kenny Bonner, Tim Smith, Tresa Bittle, Betty Grantham. Window: Pam Trent, Kevin Wudi. (6) Mary Morris waits to be crowned Homecoming Queen. ule = OM ¢ aH A EDUCA NTR : This page (top picture) Charley Long looks a little down in the dumps these days. (bottom left) Gayla King getting ready for a football game by making locker signs. (bottom right) Julie Black- burn is shown right before one of the big games. Opposite page (top Left) Aaron Simmons is “Slip Sliding Away.” (top right) Rose Quinton, Jylie Tinnin, Robin Scott, and Danette Lindsay tak- ing a rest before class. (bottom left) A few of the high school girls await the Homecoming. (bottom right) Here’s Frosty the Snow- man participating in Stratford’s Annual Christmas Parade. We ll remember that made our these. . . all the things school days great! iON LMR ERE me: The 1978 school year was not only a fun year, but it was also an exciting one at Stratford High. (1) The Activity Queen coronation was one of the most colorful yet. (2) Vickie Bryan, Kim Daniel, Gloria Bryant and Sheila Winn enjoy hide and seek during their lunch break. (3) Kin Stone and Roger Humphrey prove that ice cream is not just for grade schoolers! (4) Carla Dudley sings “The Hands of Time” during Homecoming activities. (5) Cheerleaders, Tiajuana Gray, Kelley Lunsford, and Gaila King are caught una- wares during The Spirit Rally. (6) For dress-up day on Halloween, Brenda Cosby came dressed as one of her favorite characters, Rag- gedy Ann. (7) Royceann Smith celebrates her 18th birthday! (8) Our favorite tree at Stratford School is shown with a winter coat of ice — a common sight during the winter of 1978. picts Grdilitl in Action Activity Queen Crowned January 27. One of the highlights of the school year is the crowning of the new Activity Queen. This year Sophomore, George Anne Gray was crowned by Steve Woodall. Top center — The Queen and all attendants are pictured. Opposite page from left to right: 7th Grade, Beth Baker and Timmy Black- burn; 8th Grade, Tracy Watts and Jeff Cosby; 9th Grade. Vickie Bryan and David Freeman. This page from left to right: Flower Girl, Lisa Milligan and Crown Bearer, Jimmy Phillips, Juniors, Tresa Bittle and Al Woodall; Seniors, Lynne Freeman and Rusty Tucker. ng Activity Queen and iG George Anne Gray and Steve Woodall 12 ‘{ ae é uUeEN a ‘ r Fey 5 edoaay oS ee 4 oe | Se | eae | 8 — Hom vay ll Mary Morris Is Crowned Homecoming Senior Mary Morris was crowned by John Tyler as 1977 Homecoming Queen on September 23, 1977. The Queen’s attendants were: (from left to right) Sophomore Julie Blackburn escorted by Senior Rusty Tucker; Cheryl McKnight, flower girl; Queen Mary Morris escorted by Senior John Tyler; Casey Burnett, crown bearer; Junior Julie Newbern escorted by Sen- ior Robby Lunsford. bowen Beau crs H.A ft caut and DF Ne eth WE se Det died Cl Hf a, , ? on L l 16 Assistant FHA Beau — Kenny Bonner Assistant FFA Sweetheart — Kim Henagar Our 1977-78 FHA Beau is Clifton Long and Kenny Bonner is our Assistant Beau. Being the Beau, or Assistant Beau is an honorary title. Clifton and Kenny have attended the FHA banquet, style show, and meetings. The Beau and Assistant Beau are crowned at the annual Style Show. Our 1977-78 FFA Sweetheart is Lynne Ann Freeman and the Assistant Sweetheart is Kim Henagar. Being Sweetheart or Assist- ant Sweetheart is a great honor. Lynne Ann and Kim attend FFA meetings, help at the stock shows, and whenever they are needed. The FFA Sweetheart, and Assistant Sweetheart are crowned at the annual FFA banquet. Julie Newbern and Rusty Tucker were chosen SUPER- MAN and WONDER- WOMAN for their ath- letic ability. Tiajuana Gray and John Tyler were voted SYLVESTER and TWEETY as the playboy that chases girls and the girl that boys chase. Tammy James and Larry Don Morris were chosen most attractive all around girl and boy as TARZAN and JANE. Kelley Lunsford and Tim Smith were voted “CHIP DALE” as cutest couple! S George Ann Gray and BN Clifton Long were chosen MICKEY and MINNIE MOUSE for the most dependable girl and boy. Kim Daniel and Shawn Lunsford were voted YOGI BEAR and BOO-BOO for being the clumsi- est girl and the con guy of Jr. High. Tessie Woodall and Shawn Lunsford were voted SNOOPY = ee 35 and WOODSTOCK for 4 : being the best liked in Junior High. | i } | { | ) Cindy Woodall and Troy Tinnin were elected CHARLIE BROWN and LUCY for being | the most talkative girl and quietest boy in Jr. High. Vickie Bryan and David Freeman were chosen DONALD and DAISY DUCK for being the cutest couple. Diana Burkhart and Kim Stone were voted PEBBLES and BAM-BAM as the strongest boy and sweetest girl. 21 Nn 3 = fan} © = vo — fan) ”N ise) a) fo) fe) a Y ”a 7a) Sc o vY SE tae ety are se) an a3 oO oo Oo = A EX Oo . Vv op A. 2 _ fe) Fal 2. Hanging around 3. At a jam session 1. Weightlifting 4. Or at a party Activities A good sport plays fair, according to the rules of the game. He does not cheat or accuse his opponent of doing so because he is not able to accept defeat. He treats his opponent with the respect due a friendly foe. As an individual, he plays not for the glory for himself but for the team. As a spectator, he is not critical of the acts of the players or members of a team. In his work, as well as in his play a good sport is gen- erous, fair, and honorable, but gives no quarters or asks no favors he does not earn. He will always be well liked, as everyone admires true sportsmanship displayed any- where at any time. Left: Juli¢ Newbern, Junior Center: Gaila King, Senior Right: Kelley Lunsford, Junior RECORD=7 WINS IE EOSSES The Bulldogs this year were very exciting and were almost always in a nip-and-tuck battle every time they stepped on the field. Inexperi- ence seemed to be the Bulldogs toughest oppo- nent. The season just ended too quickly this year, as the team was just starting to play real solid baseball when District Playoffs began. This was due partly to bad weather, which was responsible for the cancellation of twelve games early in the season. The Bulldogs were relatively young losing only three Seniors: (right) Pitcher — John Tyler; (upper right) Third Baseman — Rusty Tucker; and (upper left) Center Fielder — Randy Hendrix. Twelve other players will be back next year for another turn at bat. Baseball team bats its way into the season. i aa ee Standing: Tom Savage, Larry Morris, Mark Qualls, John Tyler, Rusty Tucker, William Wood, Ron Jones, Randy Hendrix, Coach Mike Thomas. Kneeling: George Grantham, David O’Bryant, Tim Smith, Larry Hinkle, Johnny Pace, Dwight McCullar, Troy Hinkle. BO i nS yk 28 66-Roger Humphrey, 10-Johnny Pace, 47-Glen Phillips, 22-Kenny Bonner, 38-Guy Brown, 81-Tim Smith, 77- Ronnie Bonner, 79-Kin Stone, 62-Robert Miller, 20-Kenny Suess, 15-Randy Hendrix, 86-David Freeman, 44- Chris Dilbeck, 34-Mark Qualls, 75-Jim Patton, 24-Robby Lunsford, 60-Jeff Hughes, 88-Mark Savage, 70-Keith Bittle, 65-Al Woodall, 78-Shannon Watts, 40-Dean Danley, 68-John Tyler, 84-Robert Garner, 73-Rusty Tucker. Coaches (I to r) Don Hankey, Head Coach Doug Dodd, Mike Thomas. ge - ——_— The high school football boys spent many long hours in practice preparing for the upcoming season. When football season came, the boys hit the field ready for action. Although this year was not as successful as we had hoped it would be, the team put forth a tremendous effort. Seniors say good-bye to SHS Keith Bittle Tackle Kenny Bonner Halfback Robert Garner Fullback Randy Hendrix Quarterback Jeff Hughes Center Robby Lunsford Wide Receiver Jim Patton Tackle Rusty Tucker Captain, Tackle John Tyler Captain, Linebacker 30 High School Girls Have Successful 13 to 8 Season GRADUATING SENIORS Left to Right: Tiajuana Gray Mary Morris Lynne Freeman Coach Don Hankey Sharon Chandler Tammy James Royceann Smith Center of Circle: Coach Don Hankey Cherri Wudi Top of Circle (Clockwise) Pam Hobson Mary Morris Teresa Bittle Gayla King Tammy James Royceann Smith Julie Blackburn Donna Smith Tiajuana Gray, Kelley Lunsford Julie Newbern Sharon Chandler Jerri Winn Donna Rosson Lynne Freeman The Senior High Girls spent many long hours engaging in hard practice in order to produce a competitive team. In spite of the defeats they suffered they managed to sustain the pride that Strat- ford is so well noted for. Good sportsmanship was displayed in vic- tory and defeat and pride always accompanied them when they came on the floor. 34 STRATFORD GIRLS US THEM 55 Dibble 27 44 Vanoss 55 65 Asher 4] T? Macomb 54 38 Springer 31 58 Wanette 73 43 Roff 42 38 Stonewall a2. 40 Davis 44 60 Paoli 4] ta Elmore City 50 47 Maysville 40 37 Lexington 38 25 Pernell 19 53 Wayne 33 49 Vanoss 50 55 Asher 43 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 71 Elmore City 46 33 Vanoss 39 52 Lexington 30 DISTRICT PLAY-OFFS 43 Latta 45 STRATFORD BOYS Dale Them Dibble 48 Vanoss 55 Asher 56 Macomb 86 Springer. 69 Wanette 52 _ Roff 62 Konowa 65 Allen 63. Paoli 2 28 Elmore City _ 61 Maysville 42 Lexington 45 Porn Gl eau 50 Wayne 57 Vanoss — 55 Asher — 34 BIG EIGHT TOURNAMENT 54 Wayne 52 48 Lexington 51 69 Elmore City 65 DISTRICT PLAY-OFFS _ 65 Vanoss os 48 Latta oat 71, Maud ee High School Boys Dribble Their Way to Regionals Top Row: Coach Mike Thomas Dean Danley Keith Ballard Robert Garner Mark Savage Jeff Hughes Bottom Row: Dwight McCullar Robby Lunsford Randy Hendrix Mark Qualls Dean Smith John Tyler 36 GRADUATING SENIORS Robby Lunsford The 1977-78 Basketball Season was a very satisfying one even though we did not reach our major objective — winning the State Championship. This was one of Stratford High School’s most suc- cessful basketball seasons in many years. Not only did the basket- ball team have outstanding athletes, but this team had outstanding leaders, outstanding citizens and outstanding students. Having started the season with a few uneventful games, the high school boys later hit their stride and ended the season with an impressive 16-8 record. They demonstrated that the proper combi- nation of coaching and playing can produce a winning season. Over all we feel that Stratford should be proud of these young men’s accomplishments this past year. Track Teams Compete in 78 (above) Roger Humphrey Bobby Lunsford Chris Dilbeck Jeff Hughes Dean Smith (right) Julie Newbern Pam Hobson Coach Don Hankey Cherrie Wudi Tammy Christian SIRATFO py “LN WLS TRACK The Stratford High School Track Team participated in several track meets during the year — Konawa, Wilburton Tishomingo, East Central, Healdton, Ada, and Pauls Valley. In the Regional Track Meet | Robby Lunsford placed fourth in the Pole Vault. Dean Smith placed second in the half mile and fourth in the mile. In the State Track Meet Dean Smith won first place for the second year in a row. SIRATFORD “ yt Ps RLS TRACK FCA Organized at SHS. F — OFFICERS Pres. — Jerri Winn; Vice Pres. — Sh eila Winn; Sec. — Donna Rosson; Treas. — Julie Newbern. The FCA is a group of senior high men or women who compete in an interscholastic sport. The purpose of each group is to bring together athletes to talk about their concerns, doubts, feelings, and faith. Teammates fellowship and share their commitment to Jesus Christ around the common bond of sports. From this foundation the FCA groups are encouraged to live our FCA’s stated purpose, “to confront athletes and coaches, and through them the youth of the nation, with the challenge and adventure of accepting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, participating in His church, serving Him through our vocations.” FCA stands for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Top row: Lonnie Hobson, Mark Qualls, Mark Savage, Julie Blackburn, Julie Newbern, Gloria Bryant, Sheila Winn, Vickie Bryan, Tammy Watson. Bottom row: Mr. Mike Thomas, Sponsor, Dean Smith, Cherri Wudi, Pam Hobson, Jerri Winn, Keith Ballard, Donna Rosson, Dean Danley, Kim Daniel, David Freeman, Shannon Watts, Mr. Don Hankey, Sponsor. Speech Department Makes HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH Top row: Mrs. Paula Walker, Jerri Winn, Pam Trent, Clifton Long, Susan Welch, LaDonna Reed, Troy Chappell, Carolyn Hendrix, Mr. Connie Mercer. Bottom row: Lynne Freeman, Carla Dudley, Margie Humphrey, Bobby Oden, Cyndi Garner, Carl Willis. Tite POWER of a WOMAN! The Speech department has been busy this year. The Junior High has made great strides in their partici- pation, entering a statewide contest for the first time. The Senior High advanced five entries to the regional tournament and one entry to state. All of this should make next year bigger and better. 1. Camille Gray was a finalist in the state American Heritage Contest. 2. The One-Act play cast placed third in Regionals. Cast members were: Lynne Freeman, Carla Dudley, Pam Trent, and Jerri Winn. 3. Cyndi Garner and Margie Humphrey won second in Dramatic Duet at Regionals. 4. 8th Grade Duet winners in the class contest were: Tracy Watts and Melinda Savage — Dramatic Duet: Danette Lindsay and Rob- bin Scott — Humorous Duet 5. 8th Grade Debate winners; First place — Jana Henry and Cindy Hatter; Second Place — Mike Hart and Mitchell Newport. Great Strides During '78. 8th GRADE SPEECH (top) Mike Hart, Krista Becker, Tracy Watts, Jeff Cosby, Robin Scott, Jana Henry, Nancy Collins. (middle) Mitchell Newport, Becky Morris, Melinda Savage, Danette Lindsay, Julye Tinnin. (bottom) Steve Dobbs, Gerald Dobbs, Cindy Hatter, Darla Wood, Camille Gray. : Music Makes the (right) Top row. Darla Fisher, Sherrie Cottrell. Bottom row. Lisa Quinton, Becky Bratcher, Liz Quinton. (bottom) Bobby Williams, Vicki Willis, Keith Ballard, Pam Trent, Carl Willis, Darla Fisher. ga ie Top row: Gayla Henagar, Iona Martin, Darla Fisher. Middle row: Vicki Willis, Pam Trent, Jeff Hughes, Randy Hendrix, Diana Burkhart. Bottom row: Diana Tinnin, Carl Willis, Roger Humphrey, Liz Quinton. 42 World Go ‘Round. Top row. Scotty Burleson, Joe Don Jones, Jerry Wood, Arlan Brown, Mike Jones, Robert Bagby, Charles Fisher. Bottom row: Mrs. Jane Hatchett, Becky Roland, Debra Smith, Rose Quinton, Alice Postoak, Patty Bratcher. 4 CEG = Tey ware uc ree, Fi sce | pMNiLOTAML—CUUTUUTENL ae eg bhabandhdal i 2 laldels tes ‘ 1 ba . aT | oe ce pet 4 = 7 Lee HEU oa f i 3 Mrs. Hatchett drills her third grade class on music theory. The grade school presented the operetta, “Cowboy on the Moon” on May 2, 1978. During the 1977-78 school year the music classes were really busy. They enjoyed singing popu- lar songs as well as the tra- ditional tunes. In preparing students for competition and concerts, it is essential that they learn the rudiments of music; these include learning music theory in detail and becoming acquainted with some musical instruments such as the flutophone and piano. The student then applies what he has learned in the classroom through his performances during the year. In November, the choir performed at Open House. During the month of December some of the choir members participated in ECU’s production of the “Messiah.” The entire choir participated in the Christ- mas music program. In the spring they competed in the District Music Contest and placed very well. The grade school, junior high and high school students traveled to Elmore City to see their presentation of ““Thomas Edison, the Electric Sun- shine Man.” Other activities included Tri-State in Enid during May and a school concert on April 24 and 25. Congratulations to all of the music classes on their success this year. a re as 3 44 FFA Has a Golden Past (top) Ronnie Bonner, Mark Gammill, Steve Woods, Mike Jeter, Mark Savage, Larry Hin- kle, Johnny Lamb. (top mid.) Keith Ballard, Dwight McCullar, Mark Qualls, Robert Gar- ner, Al Woodall, Allen Bryant, Ron Jones, Glen Phillips, James Tinnin, Philip Bradley, David O’Bryant. (bot. mid.) Charley Long, Larry Don Morris, Warren Prewitt, Mike Hendrix, Johnny Pace, Troy Tinnin, Shannon Watts, Kenny Grider, David Freeman, Rob- bie King, Troy Hinkle. (bot.) Wade Kromer, Jimmy Patton, Clifton Long, Kenny Bonner, Jeff Hughes, John Tyler, Randy Hendrix, Stan Parks, Lynne A nn Freeman, Kim Hena- gar. (lower right) The Stratford FFA Chapter members, Sweethearts, and advisors. (above left) CHAPTER OFFICERS: Randy Hendrix, Sentinel; Jeff Hughes, Treasurer; Kenny Bonner, Vice President; Lynne Ann Freeman, Sweetheart; Kim Henagar, Assistant Sweetheart; Clifton Long, President; John Tyler, Reporter; Jimmy Patton, Secretary. (above right) FRESHMAN FFA OFFICERS: David Freeman, President; Mike Hendrix, Vice President; Johnny Pace, Secretary; Troy Tinnin, Treasurer; Shannon Watts, Sentinel; Larry Hinkle, Reporter. With a Brighter Future. The past year the Stratford FFA has been very active in local, county, state and national activities. From these activities they have received many ribbons, trophies, and plaques for their achievements. The Stratford Chapter in itself is truly a Gold Emblem Chapter. It is always involved in some sort of activity. We wish the Stratford FFA Chapter the best of luck in the many years to come. , ais Wl | Bie Ly (upper left) Charley Long with his heifer Harriette which has won him many championships including Res. Grand Maine Anjou at the American Royal in Kansas City. (middle left) John Tyler, Randy Hendrix, Jeff Hughes, and Clifton Long are the four members that make up the Stratford livestock judging team. Together they have won a number of county and state judging contests. (middle right) Mark Gammill, Robert Garner, Steve Woods, Mike Jeter, Kenny Bonner, Al Woodall, Allen Bryant, and Ronnie Bonner are all very good in shop and make up the shop team. (bottom left) This past year Troy Tinnin was awarded the award for having the second place carcass barrow at the Oklahoma City Show. This past year was filled with many awards and activities for the Stratford FFA Chapter. During the year the FFA Chapter has brought home many awards, and the annual FFA Par- ent-Son Banquet was where the Chapter got to display all its winnings. The Banquet Room was filled with many decorations, and great entertainment was, also, provided. The Stratford FFA Chapter would like to thank all of the people who have helped them to make this year one of the chapter’s best years yet. 1. Some of the members of the chapter wait for the awards program to get underway. 2. Kenny Grider was named Star Greenhand. 3. Entertainment for the banquet was provided by an impersonator, Mr. O’Kelly from Tulsa. 4. The new Chapter Sweetheart, Miss Julie Newbern, was crowned by Chapter President, Clifton Long. Miss Tresa Bittle was named Assistant Sweetheart. 5. The Mother’s Club was a big help in supporting our chapter. 6. The Annual FFA Banquet was a big success, with great food, decorations, and entertainment. 7. This year the FFA Chapter attended the State FFA Convention at Stillwater. Randy Hendrix, Kenny Bonner, Kevin Wudi, John Tyler, and Clifton Long received State Farmer Degrees. 8. The FFA Chapter showed off many of its awards and ribbons won this year. 9. Mike Jeter was one of many members to receive an award from Mr. Kromer. 10. This year the chapter awarded three members of the community as Honorary Chapter Farmers. They were Mr. Jim Grider, Mrs. Martha Freeman, and Mr. Don Hatchett (not shown). atk Top row: Margie Humphrey, Carolyn Hendrix, Jerri Winn, Donna Rosson, Cyndi Garner, Cindy Woodall, Gloria Bryant, Sheila Winn, Lori Savage, Vicci Willis, lona Martin. Next row: Tammy Watson, Kathy Miears, Connie Dilbeck, Karen Rollins, Lora Keel- ing, Kim Daniel, Diana Burkhart, Mary Morris, Susan Welch, Lynne Freeman. Next row: Kelley Lunsford, Donna Smith, Anita Berry, Betty Grantham, Tresa Bittle, Robbie Daniel, Lisa Cottrell, Gaila King, Brenda Lance, Phillis Cothren (Advisor). Next row: Tiajuana Gray, Julie Blackburn, Vickie Bryan, GeorgeAnn Gray, Belinda Tyler, Jacque Field, Tina Isbill, Claudia Loveday, Kathie Hinkle. Bottom row: Gayla King, Kenny Bonner — Asst. Beau, Gayla Henagar, Julie Newbern, Carla Dudley, Cheryl Maupin, Kim Henagar, Pam Trent, Becky Bratcher, and Clifton Long — Beau. OFFICERS: Top row: Julie New- bern — Treasurer; Lisa Cottrell — Co. Devotional Chairman; Kim Henagar — Reporter and Histo- rian; Carla Dudley — Co. Devo- tional Chairman; Mary Morris — Parliamentarian; Kelley Lunsford — Song Leader. Next row: Tia- juana Gray — Vice Pres.; Kenny Bonner — Asst. Beau; Pam Trent — Pres.; Clifton Long — Beau; Lynne Freeman — Secretary. lense BSE ipa a sez sat ances sie The FHA and Home Economics girls had a busy year. They put on plays for the grade school on nutri- tion which the grade school greatly enjoyed. They made a float for the Christmas parade and learned to cook and decorate cakes for spe- cial occasions. The FHA Chapter went to the State FHA Rally in Oklahoma City. Eddie Rab- bit was the entertainment and everyone enjoyed the occasion very much. Mrs. Phillis Cothren is the FHA Advisor and Home Eco- nomics teacher. Style Sh . Freshman girls enjoy finger painting. . Brenda Lasnce entertains at the Style Show by singing. . Jerri Winn shows off her dress she made in Home Ec. . Diana Burkhart models her skirt and matching blouse. . Clifton Long receives his award for being 1977-78 FHA Beau. 6. Pam Trent installs Carla Dudley as the new 1978-79 FHA President. 5 Highlight 1. Lynne Freeman models her night shirt in the Win- ter scene of the Style Show. 2. Jana Henry models her pantsuit in the 4-H divi- sion. 3. Diane Maupin, a 5th grade 4-H student models the dress she has made. 4. Linda Clevenger, a 6th grader models a dress she has made for the 4-H Dress Review. 5. The Freshmen officers for ‘78’ are: Top row: Mar- gie Humphrey, Carolyn Hendrix, Anita Berry, Diana Burkhart, Tammy Watson. Bottom row: Vickie Bryan, Cyndi Garner, Sheila Winn, Gloria Bryant, and Phillis Cothren (Advisor). HINIHIRY Teeter: The Style Show was the highlight of the year for the FHA, 4-H and Home Economics girls with their garments finished and ready to model. Each girl was awarded a silk rose made by Mrs. Phillis Cothren, the FHA Advisor. The theme of the Style Show was “Fun For All Sea- sons.” After the Style Show, installation for the new FHA President and officers was held. It was a night to remember for all the girls. 4-H Club Provides Many Jana Henry won first place in the Individ- ual acts in share-the-fun. fe Top row: Mrs. Helen Watts — leader, Kevin Lewelling, Phillip Wood, Chip Woodall, Genia Wudi, Peggy Phelps, D’Ann Henry, Shawn Martin, Tim Blackburn, Todd Gollihare. Second row: Teddy Hinkle, Ramona Young, Candy Potter, Tammy Miller, Kirk Dye, Joyce Gibson, Charmin Clark, Robin Field, Camelia Tinnin, Wade Lambert. Third row: Mark Becker, Todd Smith, Ronda Burr, Tammy Cosby, Linda Clevenger, Kristi Tucker, Cindy Pennington, Missy Dobbs, Tess Woodall, Beverly Trent, Sheila Bonner, Todd Cosby, Chris Smart. Fourth row: Scott Smith, Terry Copeland, Rene Pike, Sandy Stricker, Leah Morris, Kimra Gollihare, Robin Bradley, Terri Newport, Rodney Pennington. Fifth row: Zak Neal, Michael Black- burn, Todd Essary, Diane Maupin, Gina Wooley, Nelda Wood, Donna Smith, Annie Suess, Karen Towler, Amy Phillips, Keith Watson, Pete Woodall. % 3 of ei t i « i The Sr. group won third place in competition in share-the-fun. group D’Ann Henry won Grand Champion with her lamb in the local livestock show in the fall. Top row: Mrs. Helen Watts — leader, Carl Willis, Johnny Pace. Second row. Vicki Willis, Pam Trent, Carolyn Hendrix, Cyndi Garner, Gayla Henagar, Cindy Hatter, Jana Henry, Mike Hart. Bottom row. Teri Hart, Melinda Savage, Becky Morris, Tracy Watts, Margie Humphrey, Kim Henagar, Kathy Miears, Robin Scott, Julye Tinnin. Electric Day The lie of a Stratford 4-Her is never dull. Activities abound for the young person who wants to get involved. Livestock shows, share- the-fun programs, meat judging, dress reviews, timely topics demonstrations, and electric day are some of the activities in which the junior and senior 4-H Clubs participated. Through these various activities, the young person helps develop his “head, heart, hands and health” which is the purpose of 4-H. Industrial Arts Classes Each year many students at Stratford High enjoy the wide variety of programs offered through Industrial Arts Education. Students are challenged through various projects to construct items using good craftsmanship and finishing techniques for practical use. Throughout the beginning of the school year, students watched with anticipation as their new building took shape. On May 4 the Industrial Arts Department presented its annual Industrial Arts Fair which also served as an Open House for the new shop building. af Enjoy New Facilities. The fair is presented each year and gives the students a chance to show what they have made during the year in their shop classes. It also gives them an opportunity to learn by participating with each other in friendly competi- tion for trophies, nbbons and premium money. Opposite Page: Grand Champion at this year’s fair was Kenny Bonner (left). Gerald Ellis (top, right) and Brenda Russell (bottom, right) work on their projects in class. This Page: Willie Smith (top, right) works hard to be ready for the fair. (bottom, right) Bobby Oden displays some of his winnings at the fair. Top row, Anita Berry, Becky Morris, Vickie Bryan, Tracy Watts, Sheila Winn, Lori Savage, Cindy Hatter. Tammy Watson, Jana Henry, Coach Don Hankey. Bottom: Krista Becker, Carolyn Hendrix, Cynthia Garner, Kim Daniel, Gloria Bryant, Darla Wood, Alice Postoak, Melinda Savage. Jr. High Basketball Top row: Timmy Blackburn, Johnny Pace, Joe Don Jones, Kin Stone, Shannon Watts, Lonnie Hobson, Mike Davis, Coach Mike Thomas. Middle row: Arland Brown, Todd Cosby, David Gallup, Tim Rosson, Jerry Wood, David Freeman, Jeff Cosby, Chip Woodall. Bottom row: Donnie Morris, Shawn Lunsford, Butch Bradley, Todd Gollihare, Randy Pike, Barry Burkhart, Rodney Pennington. (awe rs . Setae . Sates eo ae”. da ll Top row: Coach Don Hankey, Be , Krista Becker, Tracy Watts, Darla Wood, Cindy Hatter, Melinda Savage, Jana Henry. Alice Postoak, Tessie Woodall. Bottom row: Gail Pierce, Charmin Clark, Sheila Bonner, Beth Baker, Genia Wudi, Beverly Trent, Robin Field, Yolanda Coltz, Gloria Lamb. 7th and 8th Grade Basketball Top row: Coach Mike Thomas, David Gallup, Todd Cosby, Arland Brown, Joe Don Jones, Tim Rosson, Jerry Wood, Jeff Cosby, Chip Woo- dall. Bortom row: Timmy Blackburn, Donnie Morris, Shawn Lunsford, Butch Bradley, Todd Gollihare, Randy Pike. Barry Burkhart, Rodney Pennington. | Jr. High Cheerleaders Look Great in “'78” ! The Junior High Cheerleaders are: 1. Tracy Watts 2. Becky Morris 3. Tammy Watson 4. Melinda Savage 5. Kim Daniel 6. Gloria Bryant Blackburn, David Top row: Coaches — Don Hankey, Mike Thomas; HEAD COACH — Doug Dodd, Butch Bradley, Tim Freeman, Jeff Cosby, Randy Harmon, Buddy Willis, Lonnie Hobson. Middle row: Shannon Watts, Mike Hart, Mike Davis, Johnny Pace, Chip Woodall, Jackie Lamb, Larry Hinkle, Lin Chaney. Bottom row: Donnie Morris, Shawn Lunsford, Barry Burkhart, Todd Gollihare, Phillip Wood, Mike Hendrix, Kin Stone, George Grantham, Bucky Gibson. | Annual Staff | ’ { | 4 q | 4 | oe een © Kincoaeret e 5 et lal 5 ae . | | 4 | | t | i | : I! The Annual Staff would like to express its appreciation to Mr. R. O. Meador and Mr. Bill Oden for the excellent pictures they have provided for us to use. ' } 60 Administration “T believe in the United States of America as a gov- ernment of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic; a sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union, one and inseparable, established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.” “T therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it; to support its constitution; to obey its laws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all enemies.” by William Tyler Page =@ Board of Education and Administration work to improve our school. BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing: Steve Phillips, David Bryan, Bob Newport. Sitting: Truman Harris, Ronald Blackburn. “ Grade School Principal Mrs. Tawana Jones Superintendent Mr. Walter B. Hughes High School Principal Mr. Joe Tom Blackburn DORIS BOWLES Third Grade ROSEMARY BRADLEY Title I HOWARD BRIGGS Industrial Arts Freshman Sponsor LORENE CLARK English and Science REBA CONNALLY Fifth Grade PHILLIS COTHREN Home Economics Senior Sponsor LINDA DICKINSON Learning Disabilities DOUG DODD Physical Education History, P.O.D. Senior Sponsor SAM GENTRY First Grade DON HANKEY Physical Education Drivers’ Education Junior Sponsor JANE HATCHETT Music WADE KROMER Voc. Agriculture 7th Grade Sponsor CAROL LAMB Business Education Freshman Sponsor CAROL LARGE Fourth Grade GAYLA LEACH Special Education CONNIE T. MERCER Speech and English Senior Sponsor DAVID MORRIS ‘Science _ Junior Sponsor _ STAN PARKS _ Voc. Agriculture Sophomore Sponsor JOY PENDERGRAFT _ First Grade BOBBIE RIGGINS _ English, Spanish _ Librarian _ HAZEL ROBERTSON ‘High School Counselor | DUANE ROSSON Math Industrial Arts RUTH SHI Second Grade AT SULLIVAN Sixth Grade Geography MIKE THOMAS Physical Education Social Studies 8th Grade Sponsor HELEN TURNER Fourth Grade PAULA WALKER English and Speech 8th Grade Sponsor HELEN WATTS Special Reading EMILY WEESE Learning Disabilities FRANCES WHITEFIELD Science and English 7th Grade Sponsor CAROL WINTON Grade Schoo! Counselor LANA WOOD Math Sophomore Sponsor BUS DRIVERS L. M. Barrett, T. I. Denson, Don Morrison, Charles Fisher, O. A. Savage Jr. School Sec. Nelda Elmore, Elem. Sec. Carolyn Lambert CUSTODIANS Marvin Russell, Jerry Savage and Ulyss Ballard CAFETERIA WORKERS Susie Wood — Head Cook, Dorothy Cossey, Johnnie Henagar High School Sec. Betty Smith A very vital part of our school curriculum is meeting the needs of each individual student. This is partially accomplished through one of the various special classes offered in our school. Special reading and individual help are one of the services offered by our group of specialized teachers. In the above picture Mrs. Gayla Leach works with her group of students and in the picture below Mrs. Emily Weese offers individ- ual help to these students. Other specialized teachers are Mrs. Linda Dickinson — Learning Disabilities; Mrs. Helen Watts — Special Reading; and Mrs. Rosemary Bradley — Title I. New Beginnings During 1978. During 1978 many changes took place at school. New counselors were added to the faculty staff — Mrs. Hazel Robertson (right) for high school and Mrs. Carol Winton (right center) for elementary. New playground equipment and a new fence were welcome additions for the grade school, and everyone enjoyed the new cafeteria and shop building. The interior, also, experienced a face-lift in the manner of new ceilings and heaters for the entire school. py : “ meee : % For, � | aT asaguaae ‘ar . gl ORS New Faces, New Places Mark og } See, itp, 69 Peggy Morrison Six years ago, we the Senior Class had a very tragic experience. In the sixth grade Peggy Morrison was killed in an automobile accident. Even though she is not with us today we still count her as a part of us. Peggy was the life of our class. With her, there was never a dull moment. She was sweet and cheerful. She was never down and always trying to cheer others. We would like to show our fond memories by dedicating this page to her. Peggy, a dear friend of many, will always remain in our thoughts, never to fade away. Classes Yesterday’s child has grown up and gone, Leaving the knowledge of today. Today’s child one day will take that knowledge And create the world of tomorrow. We are tomorrow. This yearbookas dedicated tothe SENIOR CLASS of 1978. CLASS SPONSORS Mrs. Phillis Cothren Mr. Doug Dodd Mr. Connie Mercer CLASS COLORS White and Blue-gray CLASS FLOWERS: White Rose with Blue Baby’s Breath CLASS MOTTO™ Friendship is the golden key That unlocks the door to happiness. HOMEROOM MOTHERS Mrs. Leonard Freeman Mrs. Joe Long Mrs: Don Tucker CLASS QUEEN AND KING Lynne Ann Freeman Rusty Tucker CLASS OFFICERS President: Bobby Williams Vice-Pres.: Kenny Bonner Secretary: Tiajuana Gray Treasurer: Jimmy Patton Reporter: Rusty Tucker iy Song Leader: Keith Ballard DEBBIE PLOWMAN BAKER LONNIE BAKER KEITH BALLARD MIKE BECKER KEITH BITTLE KENNY BONNER DEBBIE PLOWMAN BAKER — An. St. LONNIE BAKER — FFA 4; Jour. KEITH BALLARD — An. St.; FFA 4; Mus. 2; Sp. 1; Bsktb. 1; Ftbl. 1. MIKE BECKER — FFA 1; Mus. 1; Jour. KEITH BITTLE — Ftbl. 2; Trk. 2; FFA 4; Jour. KENNY BONNER — FFA 4: Of. 1; Jour.; Jr. Cl. Of.; OSU Acad. Ach. Award; Sr. Cl. Vice-Pres.; Asst. FHA Beau. 73 WILLIAM DANLEY ¥ ROBERT GARNER PAT GRAY TIAJUANA GRAY SHARON CHANDLER — Bsktb 4; FHA 2; An St 1; Trk 1. BRENDA COSBY — FHA 3; Jour. WILLIAM DANLEY — Jour. ARLIN ELLIS. GINGER FIELD — Mus 3; 4-H 3; Of 1; Sp 2; FHA 2. LYNNE ANN FREEMAN — Bsktb 4; FHA Sweetheart; Sr Queen; Cheerleader 4; Jour; Sp 4. ROBERT GARNER — Bsktb 4; Ftbl 4; Trk 3; Bsbl 3; FFA 2; Soph Cl Of. PAT GRAY — Jour. TIAJUANA GRAY — Bsktb 3; FHA 4; Of 3; Trk 3; Sr Cl Of; OSU Acad Ach Award; Soph Cl Of; Homecoming Queen; Cheerleader 3; An St; Sr. Class Fav. ¢ vai) we a GAILA KING DAVID KOEHLER DEBBIE TINNIN HART — Bsktb 3; Trk 1; An St. KIM HENAGAR — An St; FHA 4; Of 2; 4-H 4; Of 3; Cheerleader 1; FFA-Assistant Sweetheart. RANDY HENDRIX — Ftbl 3; Bsktb 2; FFA 4; Of 1; Bsbl 3; Trk 1; Soph Cl Of; Mus 1. BARRY HINKLE — FFA 4; Jour. JOHN HOBSON — FFA 2; Jour. JEFF HUGHES — FFA 4; Of 2; Ftbl 4; Baktb 4; Trk 2; Honor Soc; OSU Acad Ach Award; Cl Of 3. TAMMY JAMES — Bsktb 4; Trk 2; Jour; FHA 2; Jr Cl Fav, Sr Cl Fav. GAILA KING — 4-H 1; FHA 3; Cheerleader 2; Jour; Jr Cl Queen; OSU Acad Award; Sp 2. DAVID KOEHLER — FFA 1; Mus 1; Jour. KATHY MAXEY ARLENE POSTOAK AARON SIMMONS ROYCEANN SMITH CLIFTON LONG — An St; FFA 4, Off 2; Trk 2; Sp 3; FHA Beau; Soph Cl King; Soph Cl Off. ROBBY LUNSFORD — Ftbl 4; Bsktb 4; Trk 4; FFA 3; Jour. KATHY MAXEY — Mus 1; An St. MARY MORRIS — Bsktb 4; FHA 4, Off 1; 1977 Homecoming Queen; Cheerleader 1; Trk 1; OSU Acad Ach Award. KEMP QUINTON — FFA 1; Jour. JIMMY PATTON — Ftbl 3; Trk 1; FFA ; Off 1; Jour; Cl Off 3. ARLENE POSTOAK — FHA 2; An St; Mus 1. AARON SIMMONS — Jour; ROYCEANN SMITH — Bsktb 4; Jour; FHA 2; Soph Homecoming Cand.; Trk 1; Jr Cl Favorite. Bina a DEBBIE TYLER JOHN TYLER SUSAN WARD ‘I BOBBY WILLIAMS VICCI WILLIS © KEVIN WUDI TRACY STOLIBY — Mus. 1: An. St. PAM TRENT — FHA 4, Of. 2; An. St., Co-Ed.; 4-H 4, Of. 2; Cheerleader 1; Mus. 2; Sp. 2. RUSTY TUCKER — Ftbl. 4, Capt. 1; FFA 1; Jour.; Bsbl. 3; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Of.; Jr. and Sr. Cl. Fav. DEBBIE TYLER — FHA 1: An. St. 1. JOHN TYLER — FFA 4, Of. 2; Ftbl. 4, Capt. 1; Bsktb. 3; Bsbl. 3; Trk. 1; Sr. Cl. Fav.; Honor Soc.; Cl. Of. 2. SUSAN WARD — FHA 1; Bsktb. 1; Jour.; Mus. 1; Trk. 1. BOBBY WILLIAMS — Ftbl. 1; Sp. 3; FFA 3; Sr. Cl. Pres. KEVIN WUDI — FFA 3; Jour. “Hey Baby, Let’s Drag!” “You light up my life.” au “Look Ma, only one Cavity!” A Last Look at the Seniors. snes a amecemmensasst coe es “No Hands” Jeans je “Write on!” “Are you puzzled!” Juniors show spirit CLASS OFFICERS Pres. — Julie Newbern; Vice-Pres. — Kelley Lunsford; Sec. — Gayla King; Treas. — Lisa Cottrell; Rep. — Roger Humphrey; Song Leader — Lora Keeling. Cecil Allen Sheil a Baker Tresa Bittle Allen Bryant James Cantrell Troy Chappell Jan Clement Lisa Cottrell Robbie Daniel Chris Dilbeck Darla Fisher Mark Gammill Linda Gibson Betty Grantham Teri Hart Gayla Henagar Roger Humphrey Mike Jeter Ron Jones Lora Kelling asse@rassor: 79: Gayla King Pam Lamb Sharon Lamb Brenda Lance Pete LaRue Pam Letterman Kelley Lunsford Iona Martin Cheryl Maupin Larry Morris Julie Newbern Jim Oden Linda Oswald Wendell Potter Warren Prewitt LaDonna Reed Brenda Russell Mark Savage Tom Savage Tim Smith Laura Talbert Kiana Tinnin_ Susan Welch Al Woodall Steve Woods Involvement is a characteristic Donald Bagby Tammye Becker Julie Blackburn Ronnie Bonner Philip Bradley Guy Brown Regina Callen Mark Chappell Tammy Christian Dean Danley Connie Dilbeck Carla Dudley Fawn Farnham Jacque Field Stan Gentry George Anne Gray Cynthia Hinkle Pam Hobson CLASS OFFICERS Pres. — Mary Suess; Vice-Pres. — Kathy Miears; Sec. — Carla Dudley; Treas. — Stan Gentry. Nancy Ingram Johnny Lamb Charley Long John Lucas Dwight McCullar Randolph Melton Kathy Miears Robert Miller David O’Bryant Robert Oswald Glen Phillips John Pike Dale Plowman Helen Postoak Mark Qualls Cindy Quinton Lisa Quinton Liz Quinton Karen Rollins Donna Rosson Donna Smart Dean Smith Donna Smith Kenny Suess Mary Suess James Tinnin Belinda Tyler Jerri Winn Steve Woodall Cherri Wudi Robert Aguilar David Baker Anita Berry Becky Bratcher Vickie Bryan Gloria Bryant Diana Burkhart Mark Chappell Sherry Cottrell Kim Daniel Mike Davis Gerald Ellis Steve Farnham David Freeman Cyndi Garner for high school Curtis Gibson Rebecca Gibson William Gibson George Grantham Randy Harmon Carolyn Hendrix Mike Hendrix Kathy Hinkle Larry Hinkle Troy Hinkle Lonnie Hobson Margie Humphrey Tina Isbill Robbie King Claudia Loveday Sandra McDonald Bobby Oden Johnny Pace Lori Savage Billie Smith Willie Smith Pam Stoliby Kin Stone Troy Tinnin Tammy Watson Shannon Watts Carl Willis Sheila Winn Cindy Woodall William Wood Robert Bagby Krista Becker Patty Bratcher Scotty Burleson Arland Brown Nancy Collins Jeff Cosby Gerald Dobbs Steve Dobbs Charles Fisher David Gallup Camille Gray Mike Hart Cindy Hatter Jana Henry Joe Don Jones Mike Jones Danette Lindsay Becky Morris Mitchell Newport Alice Postoak Rose Quinton Rebecca Roland Tim Rosson Melinda Savage Robin Scott Julye Tinnin Tracy Watts Darla Wood Jerry Wood Seventh Grade — Jr. High Rookies Jackie Lamb Margie Oswald NOT SHOWN Randy Smith John WhiteEagle Beth Baker Tim Blackburn Sheila Bonner Darrel Bradley Barry Burkhart Lin Chaney Charmin Clark Yolanda Coltz Todd Cosby Janet Dobbs Robin Field Joyce Gibson Todd Gollihare Larry Hurley Gina Isbill Gloria Lamb Wade Lambert Lonnie LaRue Shawn Lunsford Donnie Morris Rodney Pennington Gail Pierce Randy Pike Clint Quinton Chris Smart Beverly Trent Jack West Phillip Wood Chip Woodall Tessie Woodall Genia Wudi Mr. Pat Sullivan Vernon Baggerly Mark Becker Bill Bratcher Rochelle Burr Linda Clevenger Denise Cottrell Missy Dobbs Kirk Dye D’Ann Henry Teddy Hinkle Sylvia Lamb Kevin Lewelling Shawn Martin Tammy Miller Cindy Pennington Peggy Phelps Candy Potter Kevin Prewitt Jack Reaves Maggie Smith Marie Smith Scott Smith Todd Smith Sandy Stricker Camelia Tinnin Brian Wood James Wood Ramona Young ixth Grade Rochelle WhiteBuffalo Rodney Wood William Wood Mrs. Reba Connally Terry Bratcher Richard Britt Rhonda Burr Allen Collins Tammy Cosby Jeri Dye Joe Hackett Kevin Harris Ronald Letterman Diane Maupin Rene Pike Jeanette Reaves Mark Roland Kristi Tucker NOT SHOWN Gina Wooley Shawn Purgason Fourth Grade Mrs. Helen Turner Sheila Berry Mike Bittle Michael Blackburn Vickie Brown Kevin Coates Terry Copeland Todd Essary David Filan Clinton Harmon Randy Hatter Mark Lamb Zak Neal Amy Phillips Kevin Risenhoover Donna Smith Annie Suess Karen Towler Efren WhiteBuffalo Fourth Grade Terri Newport Marsha Pike Keith Watson Kevin Weast Tim Whitener Matthew Wood Nelda Wood Pete Woodall Brian Lewelling Eddy Marcum Leah Morris Mrs. Carol Large John Borders Robin Bradley Clayton Cottrell Lynn Cox Rusty Dykeman Paul Ellenberg Yvette Ellenberg Kimra Gollihare Ellis Hooley Mrs. Doris Bowels Joe Ahhaitty Cynthia Ballard Debbie Bonner Billy Borders Shawn Cosby John Daniel Lance Davis Doyle Duke Scott Elmore Woody Elmore Annette Griffin Pamela Householder Cristal James Sheryl Lambert Dana Lockard Brett Mercer David Murphy Timothy Oden James Patton Raynette Pike Ronnie Russell Pat Savage Allen Schafer Shana Stricker Sloane Stricker Kimberly Weast Mike Welch Christy Wood NOT SHOWN . Amy Archer Shannon White Jeffrey King Second Grade Renee Watson Michelle Willis Krista Wudi NOT SHOWN Kim Wooley Mrs. Ruth Shi Kathy Ahhaitty ShaRonda Baker Joe Biggs Chris Borders Christy Burnett Dedra Butler Gary Carter Carin Clark Heath Cosby Connie Dodd Curtis Elmore Andy Field Buffy Hackett Brett Hankey Julia Kentta Julie McCarty Mario McMahan David Morris Amy Paul Buck Pendergraft Susanne Rosson Larry Savage Charla Smith DeAnn Smith Marie Stephens Dean Swallow Kellie Thompson John Towler Shiela Tinnin 93 NOT SHOWN Kaye Householder Bonnie King Aron Purgason Mrs. Joy Pendergraft Paul Borders Tami Bowen Angela Briggs Jamie Burr Scottie Chandler Robbie Hatter Harold James Michelle Jarrell Sammy Lambert Keri Magar Sonja Marcum Bart Mercer Scott Miller Brian Ott Chip Reynolds Paul Savage Jeffrey Shaw Dick Wood Mr. Sam Gentry Ronald Ahhaitty Cheril Dye Roger Ellenberg Mike Gollihare Jeffrey Greenwood Jared Luman Lisa Milligan Christi Myers Jeremy Neal Deon Phelps Jimmy Phillips Teddy Ramming Cindy Risenhoover Becky Slaughter Dena Smith John Teters Shelia Thompson Ken Walker NOT SHOWN Wesley Blackwood Chance Filan Michael Marsh Kindergarten. . . the most fun of all! Tawana Jones Laura Andrews Stacy Biggs Casey Burnett Russ Burns Eric Brown Jackie Elmore Randy Elmore Scotty Hobbs Tammy Koehler Cheryl McKnight Clint Mercer Beronica Picazo Terry Ramming Aaron Russ Amy Wood NOT SHOWN John P. Mays Scott Linn Grade School track meet is a huge success. Standing: Tammy Miller D’Ann Henry Rochelle Burr Tammy Cosby Kristi Tucker Coach Mike Thomas Kneeling: Maggie Smith Ronda Burr Cindy Pennington Sandy Stricker Rene Pike Standing: James Wood Rochelle Whitebuffalo Phillip Wood Todd Smith Mark Becker Kneeling: Kevin Harris Ronnie Letterman Eddy Marcum Allen Collins Kirk Dye Mark Roland sg “iaaignijysezertesiteeme eran reson as ae 3 Top row: Randy Hatter, Phillip Wood, Joe Hackett, Rochelle Whitebuffalo, Kirk Dye, Rodney Wood, Rusty Dykeman, Keith Watson. Middle Row: James Wood, Shawn Cosby, Billy Bratcher, Efrem Whitebuffalo, Allen Schafer, Pat Savage, Zak Neal, Vernon Baggerly, Tim Whitener. Bottom row: Michael Blackburn, Lance Davis, Woody Elmore, John Daniel, Pete Woodall, David Murphy, Terry Copeland. Standing: Tammy Miller Christi Tucker D’Ann Henry Sitting: Sandy Stricker Deanna Brown (Mascot) Cindy Pennington The Door to Their Fula Jeff Hughes Valedictorian Gaila King Co-Salutatorian ee | | Unlocked G CMLL encemeutl THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1978 Mrs. Jane Hatchett Bro. Jerry Dudley 8:00 p. m. Processional Tnvocation Free Will Baptist Church Devotional Co-Salutatorian Special Music Co-Salutatorian Special Music Honor Student Valedictorian Special Music Presentation of Class Presentation of Diplomas Presentation of Awards Benediction Gaila King Senior Class Mary Morris Senior Class Clifton Long Jeff Hughes Senior Class Mr. Joe T. Blackburn Stephen Phillips Walter B. Hughes Duane Rosson East Main Church of Christ President Vice-Pres Secretary Treasurer Reporter CLASS OFFICERS Bobby Williams ident Kenny Bonner Tiajuana Gray Jimmy Patton Rusty Tucker MOTTO Friendship is the Golden Key That Unlocks the Door to Happiness. FLOWER White Rose with Blue Babies Breath COLORS White and Blue-Gray SPONSORS Mr. Connie T. Mercer - Mrs. Phillis Cothren Mr. Doug Dodd CLASS MOTHERS 2e Tucker a Freeman Nola Long ESCORTS Lora Keeling and Chris Dilbeck USHERS Larry Don Morris and Roger Humphrey PROGRAMS Julie Newbern and Tresa Bittle as Seniors Graduate. Clifton Long Honor Student ve! G GRADUATION ld, faces of new, know and people we knew, 4 3 | j Co-Salutatorians: Tammy Watson, Kenny Grider and Sheila Winn. Junior High ER eee: FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1978 8:00 p. m. Mrs. Jane Hatchett Bro, Jerry Dudley Processional Invocation Free Will Baptist Church Devotional Sheila Winn Co-Salutatorian “Daybreak” arr. by Frank Metis Freshman Choir Co-Salutatorian Tammy Watson Co-Salutatorian “School Days” arr. by John Mitri Habash Co-Valedictorian Kenny Grider Freshman Choir Marjorie Humphrey Co-Valedictorian “These Are the Best Times” arr. by Ed Lojeski Presentation of Class Vickie Bryan Freshman Choir Mr. Joe Tom Blackburn High School Principal Presentation of Diplomas Mr. David Bryan Mr. Walter B. Hughes Superintendent of Schools Presentation of Awards Benediction Bro. Stan LaRue First United Methodist Chruch Recessional Mrs. Jane Hatchett President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Queen King CLASS OFFICERS Kin Stone Margie Humphrey . Vickie Bryan Diana Burkhart CLASS MOTTO The important thing is this-- To be able at any moment To sacrifice what we are For what we could be become. CLASS FLOWER Blue-tipped White Carnation CLASS COLORS Blue and White SPONSORS Mr. Howard Briggs Mrs. Carol Lamb CLASS MOTHERS, Mrs. Patsy Bryan Mrs. Betty Bryant Mrs. Charlotte Daniel Mrs. Kay Watson Mrs. Patsy Woodall ESCORTS Becky Morris and Joe Don Jones USHERS Mike Hurt and Jejf Cosby PROGRAMS Melinds Suvage and Krista Becker Cyndi Garner Vickie Bryan David Freeman Freshmen Graduate May 19. | These are tomorrow’s leaders. They are to determine their own destiny. To reach this destiny, they must have | dreams — dreams for themselves and for America’s future, dreams that will guide them to a better tomorrow — __ for all things start as dreams. They look onward following today and leading tomorrow, ready to make higher new goals and striving hard. The freshmen have shown le adership and scholarship and have been an asset to our ‘| school. en A IE re am wi Co-Valedictorians: Vickie Bryan and Margie Humphrey 103 ropical Paradise Was 1. Kelley Lunsford, and Gayla King present Mr. Morris this plaque of appreciation. 2. Tiajuana Gray, Jay Wood, Julie Newbern, Rusty Tucker and Kelley Lunsford seem to be enjoying the banquet. 3. Robby Lunsford receives a gift at the banquet. Julie Newbern Toastmistress What makes a Junior-Senior Banquet? Flowers, tuxedos, evening gowns, tropical paradise, romance, good food, and lots of fun. All of these were present at the East Central Ballroom on April 14. Each guest was greeted at the door with an aloha and a lei. After the banquet a prom was held. The music was provided by a local band, “The Jokers.’ We all enjoyed the time we spent in “Tropical Para- dise” and it will always be a remorable evening. 105 M W QUARTER HORS Mike Murray, Carlon Wood, Jim Teters, Owners Stratford, Oklahoma GALLUP CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. President — Pat Gallup Drawer 190 Vice President — Regina Gallup Phone 759-2328 Secretary — Leora Gallup Stratford, Oklahoma 74872 Member Association of Oklahoma General Contractors Flood Control Pays! a C.A.POTTER | H O M ES pe ce =e mememrennnen a: � HEAD 7 Ch ores | Why Pay More? He HOMES Sa. b oe , QUARTERS : gon Mu Route 1 Stratford, Oklahoma pags” vinaie | WHY PAY MO Phone 759-2973 STRATFORD BUILDING CENTER Homes — Insulation — Paints Tappan Central Heat and Air John Ott La Don Miller Phone 759-2260 101 N. Hyden Stratford, OK 74872 STRATFORD STAR 112 N. Hyden Stratford, Oklahoma Box F O'Neal's Jewelry O’NEAL’S congratulates the Stratford Senior Class with more than just Best Wishes. With Proof of Purchase of a 1978 annual we will give a 20% discount from the retail price of any diamond ring or watch retailing for $100.00 or more. Attention Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors! O’NEAL’S will contribute $5.00 to be used toward the expense of the Jr.-Sr. Banquet for each John Robert or Gold Lance School ring purchased from us. Also, we will give you a certificate good for a 20% discount by you or your parents, from the retail price of any diamond ring or watch retailing for $50.00 or more. Good Luck and Best Wishes. Remember, success is most often not spontaneous combustion but a trail of sparks from a grindstone. Soef Go ea a we Nabe wan 2p iene 4 a ee” ae ate ae Wt Aq roy? i Aa wie ue ptt ere ees eee 100 E. Main -2326 Oklahoma BANK Rt. 1, Phone: 759-2492 Stratford, Oklahoma WM oO b 3 pial ee on as Oo « a ® as wae c = vo =) = © Stratford FIRST NATIONAL STRATFORD Lu Y? =e) O 5 Zz Lu Lu (a OD SILVER SPUR MOTEL Total Electric Kitchenettes Room Phones — Color Television Air Conditioned Phone — 332-1717 1900 N. Broadway Ada, Oklahoma 74820 C.M. MAYS LUMBER CO. Joe Turner — Manager Own a Home First Phone 759-2213 Box 460 Stratford, Oklahoma re Ada Coca-Cola Bottle Co. Box 1259 Ada, Oklahoma Golden Corner Fashions and Merle Norman Cosmetics Herb and Eveylene Muse ''The Fashion Place to Be Phone 759-3430 114 E. Main Stratford, Okla. 74872 BAYLESS DRUG CO. Since 1912 Thanks to You We Know Your Wants and Want Your Business Kings Candies — Gifts — Cosmetics Prescriptions Stratford, Oklahoma Phone 759-2312 —- GROCERY 830 E. Main H. L. Knapp Owner Stratford, Oklahoma HOME SHOP Leonard and Joyce Maupin Shop With Us for Complete Line of Home Furnishings Phone 759-2824 201 West Main Stratford, Oklahoma -=THEROME si BILLS' CENTRAL SERVICE Bill Walker — Owner 100 W. Smith Stratford, Oklahoma ROY TYLER BUILDER Remodeling Cabinets Ceramic Tile — Carpets 644 Miles North of Stratford Phone 759-3388 DIAMOND STAR HOMES INC. Steve Phillips Owner Built on Your Location Phone 759-2869 Stratford, Oklahoma BIG CREEK RANCH Walt and Carol Lamb Stratford, Oklahoma 74872 OKLAHOMA OKLAHOMA HEALTH CARE HOST Visit Us and See Midwest City Troy Matchen Stratford Shirley Matchen, R.N. Moore STRATFORD PRODUCE Marvin Weast, Owner Feed, Seed, Pecans and Vet Supplies Phone 405—759-2352 Stratford, Oklahoma CB'S AUTO SUPPLIES Independent Factory Distributor Pauls Valley, Okla. Phiripoot tuecreie | BEASLEY'S 759-2121 140 W. Main Stratford, Okla. Electrical Contracting Central Heating and Air Conditioning Kelvinator Appliances RCA and Whirlpool DEBBIE'S DRIVE IN Congratulations Seniors '78 Owners: Marion and Betty Murphy Phone 759-2826 Stratford, Oklahoma. RAY'S DISCOUNT SHOES Shoes and Boots for the Entire Family 203 W. Main Ada, Oklahoma Phone 332-3865 BERNINA OF ADA 119 N. Broadway Ada, Oklahoma 74820 CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST CO. Phone: 332-6100 123 W. 12th Ada, Oklahoma JOHN WELCH Pump, Sales, and Service: Phone: 759-2346 759-2536 Water Well Drilling Stratford, Oklahoma FLOWER GIFT HUT 134 W. Main Phone 759-3435 Stratford, OK 74872 Owners: Tommie Stone and Percilla Smith gy jikes, a moat @ Wilioucugy 7 re WILLOUGHBY'S GROCERY STATION Your Business Is Appreciated Quality Foods and Meats Phone 759-2541 Stratford, Oklahoma GRIFF'S FASHION CORNER P.O. Box 262 Phone 759-261 1 Stratford, Oklahoma SHULTS SPORTSWEAR Jeans and Tops for All. 101 East Main Stratford, Oklahoma CAFE I9 Congratulations From M. L. and Gladys Cole Stratford, Oklahoma CLEON NYE'S CABINET SHOP 5 Miles North of Sulphur Highway 177 Compliments of CASA MEXICANA Mexican and American Food 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Closed Sunday Carry Out Orders 759-2392 Stratford, Oklahoma LEE'S GAAR CORNER GROC. MKT. 6 Miles East on Highway 19 Phone: 759-2107 ROWE INSURANCE Glenda R. Rowe, Agent Auto and Homeowners Insurance 100 W. Main Phone 759-2350 Stratford, Oklahoma | STRATFORD FEED MILL Phone 759-2836 Stratford, Oklahoma Compliments of SADBERRY'S CONOCO STATION Clyde and Pauline Sadberry Under New Ownership Phone 759-2972 Stratford, Oklahoma ELDRIDGE PROPANE SERVICE Wholesale, Gasoline, and Diesel 1978 — Since — 1939 Phone 759-2231 Stratford, Oklahoma BAPS-QUE sei tae =. - SMITH AND BELT HOMES Builders of Better Homes Phone: 759-2576 or 759-2994 Stratford, Oklahoma BAR-B-QUE PIT “Punkin and Linda Estes” 630 E. Smith Highway 19 Stratford, Oklahoma Phone: 759-3331 LEO ABNEY'S | TEXACO STATION Congratulations Seniors '78 Phone: 759-2292 Stratford, Oklahoma SMITH BROTHERS CATFISH FARM Phone: 759-3156 Rt. | Stratford, Oklahoma BURKHART GULF STATION Where You Get Service. 500 W. Smith Stratford, Okla. Nutrena.Feeds FEEDERS MILLING CO. Feeds Scientifically Mixed With the Prescription Calendar Phones 332-5154 and 332-5156 205 Asa Road Ada, Oklahoma MODERN BEAUTY SHOP Dorothy Pruitt Owner and Operator 107 W. Main Phone 759-2201 Stratford, Oklahoma McCARLEY OLDS — PONTIAC — BUICK INC. Sales and Service Phone 622-2193 1507 West Broadway Sulphur, Oklahoma 73086 STRATFORD OKLA. STONE BROTHERS BUILDERS Building Contractors Dean, Ellis, and Davis Phone 759-2980 Stratford, Oklahoma GLEN'S WELDING SHOP 200 W. Main Stratford, Oklahoma SIDING CONTRACTORS CARPORTSs PATIO COVERS STORM DOORS © STORM WIND here JIM ELDRED HOMES We Build on Your Location Your Plans or Ours Semi-Finished or Turn Key Portable Homes and Samples on Lot Owner: Jim Eldred Phone: 759-2540, Night: 759-2465 Located % Mile North of Stratford STRATFORD HOME IMPROVEMENTS Siding, Carports, Patio Covers, Storm Doors, Storm Windows Owners: Charles and Morris Woodall Phone 759-3434 | Stratford, Oklahoma 74872 | | ae | | | 7 | | | | | SS POS ANE NER ie aS eos aes | ee . xe AME anak —— a ee OTASCO OKLAHOMA TIRE AND SUPPLY Owners: Mike and Carolyn Coates Cleo Coates Fulltime Mechanic on Duty Automatic Transmission and Small Overhead Phone: 759-2598 Stratford, Oklahoma GENTRY AUTOMOTIVE Compliments of Gentry Automotive Stratford, Oklahoma PICKARD FUNERAL HOME Stratford, Oklahoma Phone 759-2221 C BAR B WESTERN STORE Western Wear and Tack Curtis Cole and Hugh Brinson 1010 W. 2nd Phone 622-6221 Sulphur, Okla. 73086 FIECATOAME SS FREEMANS Complete Line of Groceries Dry Goods and Tag Agency Stratford, Oklahoma See ee STRATFORD Auto STRATFORD AUTO SUPPLY GARAGE 315 W. Smith Mechanic on Duty Stratford, Oklahoma LOCKER | |GRO:MKT ie we LOCKER GROCERY MARKET George and Marguerite Levis Stratford, Oklahoma MASTERS GROCERY MKT MASTER'S GRO. STATION J. D. and Kathy Masters Stratford, Oklahoma Se Se ee pes - : 2a t PINTO yr BOWIE BALLARD FORD Broadway at Tenth Ada, Oklahoma 74820 SOONER FOODS The One Stop Shopping Center 815 W. Bdwy. Sulphur, Okla. THUNDERBIRD R. B. TRENT Independent Factory Distributor Service Station Supplies 405 N. Willow Stratford, Okla. 74872 Phone 759-2135 THE SWEET SHOP [6 Flavors Real Ice Cream; Quick Snacks; Decorated Cakes; Fresh Doughnuts Daily 919 W. Broadway Sulphur, Okla. COOPER AUTO STORES Automotive Supplies B. F. Goodrich Tires Sulphur, Okla. 622-3171 Wynnewood, Okla. MOS-4385 Davis, Okla. EM9-2874 Tishomingo, Okla. 371-3129 See eas hisel ike Re ae CONSTRUCTION | Contractor — David Bryan Manufacturer of Concrete Steps Builder of Homes, Not Houses Phone: 759-2178 Stratford, Oklahoma . Hardware LEWIS MOTOR COMPANY Fine Cars and Trucks Sulphur, Oklahoma Bob Lewis Randy Lewis Clifford Trent STRATFORD FLOWER SHOP Dot Phillips Vicki Pickard Flowers for Every Occasion Phone: 759-2845 Stratford, Oklahoma SHORTY'S — CHICKEN SHACK 731 East Grant Phone: 238-3292 Pauls Valley, OK BROOKS BODY SHOP 303 East Grant Pauls Valley, OK Owners: Earl Brooks and Tony Jones HINKLE PRINTING CO. OFFICE SUPPLY 110 East Paul Phone: 238-3105 or 238-5198 Pauls Valley, Okla. 73075 BAXTER GRAY'S FARM EQUIPMENT New and Used Equipment 5 Miles West of Stratford, Highway 19 Stratford, Oklahoma ADA LIVESTOCK PEPS|L-COLA AUCTION Havers PepriDey! Pepsi-Cola Distributing Co. P.O. Box 1240 Ada, Oklahoma 74820 Ada, Oklahoma 74820 a Vente ky Fried Chicker ceNTUCKY if BEEF HAM | SANDWICHES WAYNE EDISON KENTUCKY FRIED CHEVROLET INC. CHICKEN West First and Vinita Highway 7 West Sulphur, Okla. Sulphur, Okla. 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